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Programmes MSc Finance and Investment Ideal if you want to pursue a career in investment analysis or portfolio management. This programme was the very first Masters degree in finance in the UK. Over the past 40 years the programme has gained an international reputation for providing excellent training in investment analysis and portfolio management. As a flexible programme it offers a wide-range of options. A nine or 12 month programme is available. Compulsory modules
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CFA Institute Program Partner status ®
Simulations of global financial markets a component of
most modules Intensive computer training covering Thomson Reuters
Datastream and other financial databases and software systems
We offer well-established, research-led finance programmes relevant for professional careers. The MSc Finance and Investment was the first finance Masters to be launched in the UK, more than 40 years ago, and a succession of innovative programmes have been developed since, such as the MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management. This was one of the first in the UK to be designed with the opportunity to complete a Masters programme with the opportunity to attempt Levels I and II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) examinations. A close association with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and the CFA Institute, the global membership organisation that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, means that Finance at Exeter is positioned to align its standards with the highest level of professional excellence.
F undamentals of Financial Management I nvestment Analysis 1 I nvestment Research Methods 1 I nvestment Analysis Dissertation and Investment Analysis 2 (if studying 12 month option)
T opics in Financial Economics
A dvanced Corporate Finance
I nvestment Analysis 2 D erivatives Pricing D omestic and International Portfolio Management
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M anaging Operations M arketing Strategy P rinciples of International Business
Learn fundamental and advanced theory in investment analysis. This programme has been awarded ‘Program Partner’ status by the CFA® Institute and covers at least 70 per cent of the CFA® level 1 and 2 syllabus. Students also have the option to study for the level 1 and level 2 CFA® exams at the same time as the MSc. CFA® registration, exams and text books are included in the programme fee.
Remaining optional modules:
B anking and Financial Services D erivatives Pricing D omestic and International Portfolio
Management
E ntrepreneurship N ew Venture Development F inancial Modelling I nternational Financial Management I nternational Human Resource Management I nvestment Analysis 2 L eadership and Global Challenges P ortfolio Investment Simulation S trategic Innovation Management T opics in Financial Economics
12-month programme structure modules
A lternative Investments
MSc Finance and Management
Remaining optional modules:
I nternational Financial Management B anking and Financial Services C orporate Governance and Finance M ergers, Management Buyouts and Other Corporate Reorganisations
Provides a strong foundation in finance and an overview of management within an organisation. Ideal for anyone wanting to start or progress their career in finance with ambition to move into general management. Relevant for all types of business, small to large. Possible to tailor modules to fit your career goals. A nine or 12 month programme is available.
Option to extend your study with a partner university in
MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management
Two from:
9-month programme structure modules
during your studies
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F inancial Modelling
Optional modules
Opportunity to participate in a financial European tour
France, Germany or China in order to gain a double www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school degree
F inancial Instruments
Optional modules
A dvanced Corporate Finance F inancial Instruments F undamentals of Financial Management I nvestment Analysis 1 S trategy
A dvanced Corporate Finance F inancial Instruments F undamentals of Financial Management I nvestment Analysis 1 I nvestment Analysis 2 S trategy I nvestment Analysis Dissertation
E ntrepreneurship: New Venture Development
F inancial Modelling I nternational Human Resource
Management
M anaging Operations M arketing Strategy P rinciples of International Business S trategic Innovation Management
Compulsory modules
F inancial Modelling I nvestment Instruments: Bonds, Equities,
Derivatives and Alternative Instruments F inancial Statement Analysis C redit Instruments and Derivatives T opics in Financial Economics I nvestment Research Methods 1 E quity Valuation Models and Issues I nvestment Research Methods 2
P ortfolio Management and Asset Allocation D issertation
MSc Marketing and Financial Services Acquire the technical knowledge to understand how financial services’ products work with the marketing acumen to complete successfully in this highly competitive sector. It is possible to tailor the programme to suit your careers goals and achieve Graduate Gateway status from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), or apply for Associate Chartered Banker designation and attain Associate membership status with the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), or follow an accelerated route to work towards Chartered Banker status. This cutting-edge programme is not available at any other British university. A nine or 12 month programme is available. Compulsory modules
M arketing Analysis and Research B anking and Financial Services F inancial Instruments F undamentals of Financial Management I nvestment Analysis 1 I nvestment Analysis 2 and Investment Analysis Dissertation OR Marketing Dissertation
M arketing Strategy I ntegrated Marketing Communications